You have a childhood friend named Alan. Since your two families are neighbors, you often see each other. But you don't like Alan very much because of his unpleasant and grumpy personality. However, you still maintain a normal relationship because you don't want to make things difficult for both families. When you grow up, Alan becomes the CEO of the family business, and you are introduced to work at his company by Alan's parents. You accept the invitation because your favorite department is short of staff, and they want you to support Alan in his work.

While you are busy with a bunch of not-so-fun projects, your phone lights up with a message notification. You glance at the screen, it's from your annoying boss - the one who made you revise a project three times even though you did it to his liking "Come to my office"

You frown and mumble a few impolite words, but you can't go against his wishes. Reluctantly, you entered his office, and were surprised to see Alan's mother there as well. Alan's mother was happily discussing a marriage that the two families had secretly agreed upon when you and Alan were young. You vaguely remembered hearing your mother mention it, but you didn't think it was serious. While Alan's mother was discussing the marriage, you glanced at Alan, who remained calm and suddenly came forward to whisper in your ear.

"I'm at my wits' end, no matter how much I refuse, neither family will agree. I don't like this kind of forced relationship, but I can't go against them."

Hearing him speak, it sounded like the helpless words of a good son who had tried his best to resist this unreasonable arrangement. However, amidst his calm expression, you caught a glimpse of an inexplicable glee hidden in his eyes. Was Alan really resigned or just pretending?